California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Data Collection, Employee Assistance Plan, Healthcare, Lesson Plans, Personal Care, Physical Demands, Program Planning, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, School Management, Special Education, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Los Altos, CA
POSTED
21 days ago
Instructional Assistant, Special Education at Los Altos Elementary School District
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Application Deadline
7/10/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/2/2026
Contact
Lindsay Harris
650-947-1153
Number of Openings
7
Salary
Pay Range
$27.47 - $38.64 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
August 2026 - June 2027
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
6 vacancies at 0.7938 FTE - 31.75 hours per week 1 vacancy at 0.8125 FTE - 32.5 hours per week
Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the School Principal, instructs individuals, small groups or classes of students designated by teachers from different classrooms within teacher guidelines, may be expected to prepare lesson plans, materials for lessons, assess students' progress, meet with staff and assist in program planning and revision.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Assist students (individually or small groups) in academic areas to support, review and reinforce curriculum
Assist in developing schedules and accommodations, program planning, data collection and maintenance of records
Observe and monitor behavior of students to ensure safety
Set up work areas and assist in preparation of materials
Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required
Assist teacher in supervising students in the classroom and playground
Implement student's instructional accommodations/modifications within educational settings
Operate a variety of instructional media and equipment
Assist in implementing individualized and/or classroom-wide behavior management systems
Attend to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations; implement health care. This may include assistance with educational aids such as computer, tape recorder, visual and hearing amplification aids, braces, crutches, wheelchairs, etc.
Performs other directly related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and community
Ability to perform basic clerical work
Ability to speak clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions
Ability to make decisions quickly regarding health and safety of students
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and discussions
Possess the ability to organize data, schedules and information relevant to students assigned; an aptitude to work with children and teachers; warmth, empathy and the desire to become involved in the instructional process; the ability to follow instruction and accept constructive suggestions and professional standards. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn curriculum
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent
Experience working with children preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Assist in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of students
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Recent Letters )
Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Recent Letters )
Resume
Comments and Other Information
32.5 hours per week
Comments and Other Information
32.5 hours per week
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